Academic Tutoring (SSTC)
Student Success & Tutorial Center
The Student Success and Tutorial Center (SSTC) is a collaborative space where students can receive assistance from highly trained peer tutors and dedicated faculty who specialize in a variety of academic fields. The center also offers an embedded counselor and provides a comfortable environment for students to study, research, or work on homework, individually or in groups. The SSTC is equipped with computers, power outlets, charging stations, printing stations, loaner battery packs and calculators, Wi-Fi, and click-and-share collaborative screens in the study rooms.
*Students must be enrolled in credit courses to utilize SSTC services. The SSTC is located in the Downey Learning Resource Center, first floor.
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Join us for your favorite Starbucks beverage and fuel your study sessions or casual meet-ups with a touch of coffeehouse charm right here on campus.
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Study Spaces
![Group tutoring session with tutor explaining, students engaged and taking notes.](https://www.mccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HNH7456-300x169.jpg)
Join us at the SSTC for in-person group tutoring sessions in Statistics (Math 10), Chemistry, English, and Biology! We can’t wait to help you excel. Read more about our different tutoring services.
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Enjoy a quiet and private environment, in our personal study pods.
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The SSTC offers computers for research and class-related assignments. Print services are also available.
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Come check out our tutoring center’s Anatomage table! It makes learning about anatomy and your classes a breeze.
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The center also provides drop-in tutoring assistance for various levels of most subjects. Read more about our different tutoring services.
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The LRC offers a total of 9 study rooms that are available to reserve for 1 hour maximum at a time. There are 6 rooms available on the first floor, and 3 rooms available on the second floor. All study rooms are equipped with whiteboards markers and erasers.
Location
Downey Center First Floor
Fall 2024 Hours
In Person Tutoring Available:
- Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Online Tutoring Available:
- Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm
- Monday-Thursday: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Merced: (209)-384-6329
or email [email protected]
Student Success & Tutorial Center Staff
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Tomasia F Drummond
DirectorStudent SuccessMailstop 28 -
Araceli Tilley
Administrative Assistant IIStudent SuccessMailstop 28 -
Angel A Serena
Program AssistantStudent SuccessMailstop 28 -
London A Cantrell
Student Services AssistantStudent SuccessMailstop 28 -
Christine M Vasquez
Instructional Support Tech IIStudent SuccessMailstop 21
Student Success Center Los Banos
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Daniel Avalos Ruiz
Student Services CoordinatorStudent SuccessMailstop 53